How To Fix MC229 - Substrings are not allowed in transparent matchcodes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Substrings are not allowed in transparent matchcodes

What causes this issue?

A field of a matchcode ID was defined as a field component by
specifying the offset and length. Field components, however, are not
permitted for transparent matchcodes (update type = 'I').

System Response

In this case it is not possible to activate the matchcode ID.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the field component definition by cancelling the definitions in
the columns "offset" or "length" (e.g. with the reset character
'!') in the matchcode ID field maintenance screen. The system then
automatically uses the length of the base table field on which it is
based.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC229 - Substrings are not allowed in transparent matchcodes ?

  The SAP error message MC229, which states "Substrings are not allowed in transparent matchcodes," typically occurs when you are trying to use a substring in a matchcode that is defined as a transparent matchcode. Transparent matchcodes are designed to provide exact matches rather than partial or substring matches.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to use a wildcard or substring in a search field that is defined to only accept complete values.
  The matchcode is set up in a way that does not allow for partial matches, which is a requirement for transparent matchcodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Matchcode Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the matchcode object that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that the matchcode is configured correctly and that you are not using any substrings in your search criteria.
  
  
  
  Use Full Values:
  
  When performing a search, ensure that you are entering complete values rather